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IMPORTANT UPDATE: Event has been CANCELLED!
Tickets may be refunded at place of purchase starting Wednesday, August 25th. Panteon Rococo
Latin rock band from Mexico Panteón Rococó was formed in the mid-’90s, recording its first EP, called Pa’ Mi Negra, in 1997. The following year, the group participated in a double-album called Eskuela De Baile, contributing with two of its original songs, “L’America” and “Curame.” A similar compilation called Puro Eskañol came a year later, including Panteón Rococó‘s “Borracho.” In 1999, the ten-piece Latin ska and reggae band was awarded at an event known as Skalaria for being the Best Local Ska Performer. In October of that same year, Panteón Rococó released its debut album, A La Izquierda De La Tierra.
The greatest tropical artist of the past quarter-century, Juan Luis Guerra adds another dazzling album to his catalog with A Son de Guerra, a rhythmically wide-ranging effort that may not run long but is packed with highlights. Since the mid-’90s Guerra has released albums at a leisurely pace, taking four years to release Ni Es Lo Mismo Ni Es Igual (1998), six years for Para Ti (2004), three years for La Llave de Mi Corazón (2007), and another three years for A Son de Guerra. Though the wait between albums is often agonizing for fans, in particular the six-year wait for Para Ti, each album has proved excellent and different from its predecessor. A Son de Guerra is different from its predecessor in that it doesn’t aim for crossover success in the way that the Latin Grammy-sweeping La Llave de Mi Corazón did with its bilingual title track and its Black Eyed Peas remix. In some ways rather modest in its aims, this self-produced album is brief at 11 tracks in 37 minutes and flows with such ease from one song to the next that it feels almost effortless. While it’s true that there’s nothing extravagant here, not even the Juanes collaboration, “La Calle,” which is more of a musical showcase than a ready-made hit single, every song is interesting from one standpoint or another. The lead single, “Bachata en Fukuoka,” is a lovely bachata whose lyrics are set in Japan of all places and give the otherwise simple song an air of exoticism. A Son de Guerra also includes another similarly styled bachata, “Mi Bendición,” and a couple merengues typical of Guerra‘s past work, “No Aparecen” and “Apaga y Vámonos.”Guerra‘s bread and butter, these bachatas and merengues are spread out a bit on the first half of A Son de Guerra. The remainder of the album, the second half in particular, is remarkably eclectic. Highlights include “La Guagua,” a witty guaracha with a political message; “Son al Rey,” a Christian song with an infectious Cuban son rhythm; “Arregla los Papeles,” an intricate salsa; and “Caribbean Blues,” an English-language Latin-style blues sequenced last as a bonus track. Like the aforementioned Juanes collaboration, the remaining songs, “Cayo Arena” and “Lola’s Mambo,” the latter featuring trumpeter Chris Botti, are essentially musical showcases for Guerra and his red-hot 4.40 band.
Juan Luis Guerra’s new album “Asondeguerra” is now available at All That Music & Video
for only $14.99!
Los Angeles—Anticipation is high for the early 2010 release of “Keep On Movin’,” the much-whispered about debut CD from Tommy Mora. While Tommy has earned his stripes as a respected guitarist and band leader, studio engineer to the stars, and musical director for Grammy presentations, this CD bristles with the rock, blues and funk that have become Tommy Mora’s trademark.
Whether urging the listener to “Live It Up” by following your dreams with a solid bed of guitar that recalls when we weren’t afraid to rock, or reflecting on his Southwestern heritage for letting us know he is “On His Way” in a power rock rumba that is part flamenco, part Norteño, but still truly rock and roll. While the sound is fresh and contemporary, it harkens to the roots where rock and roll came from. After all, “Old school is the ONLY school, you either went to school or you didn’t.” Tommy has the distinction of not only being an “A” student, but a fully-tenured professor.
“Going Down To The Border” gives a nod to the Chicano funk rock that was born in the ‘70’s brought to the mainstream by Carlos Santana, which has always been a staple of Tommy’s repertoire, fused with Hendrix/Zeppelin. “Tell Me” shows the influence of another seminal Texan, Freddy Fender. The CD title track “Keep On Movin” is a tribute to his Mother who recently passed away and underscores the message of moving on even with the loss of a very special loved one. Thus, is the title of the CD.
From beginning to end, all 13 tracks from “Keep On Movin” rock and groove and bump-she-bumps in the manner that only a true veteran of both the English and Spanish rock scenes could conceive and deliver After all, Mr. Mora has served as recording engineer for cliental ranging from Prince, to Jennifer Lopez, to Al Green, while acting as musical director for Alejandro Fernandez at the Latin Grammys.
Long regarded as one of the best live acts in the spread between Los Angeles and El Paso, the legion of Tommy Mora fans soon will have what they have been asking for—the CD that captures this incredible musician’s live energy, Chicano soul, and catchy songs. In his debut CD, Tommy again and again proves the era of the guitar hero has not died, but just been re-defined. Are you ready for “Keep On Movin” from RMC Records? It will remind you of what rock was meant to be.
Tommy Mora’s debut album “Keep On Movin’” now available at All That Music & Video!
Hello All That Music & Video Customers. We’d like to thank you for making “Record Store Day” a success. It was a great day, and it was wonderful to see & visit with many old friends and customers! Thank also to the El Paso Times and the great article on Record Store Day. If you missed it-click HERE.
We also appreciate your patience during our remodeling phase. We are still adding a few finishing touches to make our store look the best it can be. Stay tuned for more great merchandise and sales. Thank you for your business. We appreciate you!
Posted by frito182 On February - 6 - 2010ADD COMMENTS
Singer/actress Alejandra Guzman was born into a performing family, the daughter of Mexican actressSilvia Pinal and Mexican rock star Enrique Guzman. Appropriately enough for a celebrity baby, she made her first TV appearance when she was just two months old. She spent her childhood preparing to be a well-known performer in her own right, singing, dancing and traveling with her mom’s theatrical troupe. Following her mother’s wishes, she didn’t pursue a perfoming career fully until she finished school; after she graduated, the 17 year-old Guzman appeared in a production of Mame with her mother. From that day, she knew she wanted to be a singer.
After teaming up with producer Miguel Blasco, Guzman recorded her debut album Bye Mama, which was number one in Mexico within days of its release. She released albums almost yearly after her debut and enjoyed a large, enthusiastic fanbase throughout Latin America. Though Guzman encountered some personal problems in the mid- and late ’90s, including a stay in rehab and a divorce, she brought her career full circle in 1998 by appearing onstage with her mother once more, this time in a production of Gypsy, and released her twelfth album Algo Natural in 1999.
Posted by Serge On January - 12 - 2010ADD COMMENTS
Esteban Velasquez is a 19 year old from Odessa, TX that despite his age; is already a seasoned performer. Esteban started singing when he was only 9 years old in talent shows all over Texas, quickly gaining comparisons to Pepe Aguilar and Vicente Fernandez. A guitar player as well, Esteban understood early on that he had to learn an instrument to be successful in this business as an all around performer. With no barrier on musical genre; Esteban can sing Mariachi, Banda, Pop, Tejano, Norteno, and Tex Mex, in both English and Spanish. At the young age of 15 in Texas Esteban earned best male vocalist 2 years in a row in competitions throughout the state; which led him to the Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza Contest, it is the biggest Mariachi Competition in the US. Esteban placed 2nd two years in a row out of over 5000 contestants and in the 3rd year of the contest, Esteban won the coveted “Best Mariachi Vocalist in The U.S.” award. It was there that Esteban met Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan and was asked to tour with Mariachi Vargas. Esteban has also shared the staged with acts like Joan Sebastian, Pepe Aguilar, Lupillo Rivera, Banda Rocodo and many, many more. This past year marked the turning point for Esteban as he was only one of the 22 chosen out of over 140,000 other contestants to appear on the hit TV Show La Academia by TV Azteca. This is the #1 reality show in Mexico and Esteban quickly became a fan favorite because of his personality and focus. Esteban was on the show for 3 ½ months and the La Academia judges saw in Esteban exactly what the rest of the world did; looks talent, humbleness, and drive. Esteban’s fans have grown worldwide and have shown their support for this young entertainer by reaching him on MySpace and YouTube; from Brazil, Mexico, Spain, The US, even Japan and Germany. After what many believed to be an unfair elimination, Esteban immediately went back to work touring and performing at venues all over the country, Esteban’s Mother Cristela Velasquez is his direct manager. Esteban is currently working on new records while actively seeking a label deal. Esteban will be making appearances this year at the annual Tejano Music Fan Fair in San Antonio, TX which is expected to draw over 150,000 fans in a span of 3 days.
Esteban Velasquez’s newest release “Ladron De Amores” is now available at All That Music & Video for $11.99